University · Victoria, BC
University of Victoria (UVic) Scholarships & Financial Aid
The University of Victoria (UVic) combines entrance scholarships, one of Canada's largest co-op programs, and access to BC's student aid system. UVic's co-op program is the second-largest in Canada (after Waterloo), giving students significant earning potential during their degree.
President's Scholarship: $10,000 (renewable at 8.0+ GPA)
Automatic entrance awards: $2,000–$6,000 based on admission average
Co-op program: 2nd largest in Canada — available in most faculties
BC Access Grant: Up to $4,000/year for eligible BC students
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Quick facts — University of Victoria (UVic) Scholarships & Financial Aid
President's Scholarship
$10,000 (renewable at 8.0+ GPA)
Automatic entrance awards
$2,000–$6,000 based on admission average
Co-op program
2nd largest in Canada — available in most faculties
BC Access Grant
Up to $4,000/year for eligible BC students
Location
Victoria, BC
Last verified
March 2026
Entrance scholarships
UVic offers generous entrance awards:
- UVic President's Scholarship: $10,000 renewable award for students entering with 95%+ average
- Automatic entrance scholarships: $2,000–$6,000 based on admission average
- Faculty-specific entrance awards in Engineering, Science, Business, and Fine Arts
- Schulich Leader nominations: UVic is a participating institution
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Co-op program
UVic's co-op program is the second-largest in Canada:
- Available in most faculties — Engineering, Science, Business, Social Sciences, and more
- Typical co-op earnings: $15,000–$25,000 per 4-month term
- Many UVic co-op students complete 4+ paid work terms during their degree
- UVic's location provides access to BC government, tech sector, and environmental science co-op opportunities
Tips for UVic students
Practical advice for UVic students:
- The President's Scholarship is renewable — maintain an 8.0+ GPA to keep it each year
- Apply for BC Access Grant through StudentAid BC — $4,000/year in non-repayable funding for BC residents
- UVic's co-op office helps with placement — start the co-op process early in your degree
- Apply for UVic bursaries through the student portal each academic year
Frequently asked questions
Automatic entrance scholarships start at approximately 85%+ admission average. The President's Scholarship requires 95%+ and is renewable with an 8.0+ UVic GPA.
Yes. The UVic President's Scholarship is renewable each year you maintain a GPA of 8.0 or higher on UVic's 9-point scale.
UVic's co-op program is the second-largest in Canada (after Waterloo), with over 3,000 placements annually across most faculties.
Yes. BC residents at UVic can receive StudentAid BC loans, grants, and the BC Access Grant (up to $4,000/year). Apply through studentaidbc.ca.
Yes. UVic offers competitive international entrance scholarships and the International Undergraduate Partial Tuition Scholarship. Check the UVic International Student Services website for eligibility.
Official source:
Student Awards & Financial Aid – University of Victoria
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Last verified: March 2026
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